Maritime manufacturing combines stability and great pay with future-forward tech and growth potential.
What kind of careers are we talking about?
Careers in maritime manufacturing encompass everything from design and production to the assembly of various naval vessels and their components.
Additive Manufacturing
For the creators
3D print the parts that run the submarine.
CNC Machining
For the shapers
Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.
Metrology
For the inspectors
Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.
Non-Destructive Testing
For the experimenters
Ensure that every submarine component is of the highest quality and safe for service.
Welding
For the makers
Use your torch to forge impenetrable bonds and piece together parts, systems and platforms.
Additive Manufacturing
Web Developer
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The career you choose now will inform what you'll be doing every day for the next several decades (no pressure). Let's take a look at a typical day at each job to see how you might spend your time.
I've spent the last four hours trying to debug this code and I just can't figure it out.
Wow, boring start to the day, huh? This is what I'm working on:
WHOA.
So this submarine is in a dry dock getting needed repairs and they found out they can no longer get this critical part because the company who made it is out of business. Since they couldn't order it, we just ... 3D printed it! BOOM. Fixed.
This is what I've been staring at all day:
Well ... I guess that's important, too, lol.
What's your office like these days?
Meh. JK, amazeballs! 🤯🤯🤯
What, your office doesn’t have 3D printers and fighter jets?
But if you want to really be impressed ...
hahahaha
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Let's face it. Some careers come with more of the intangible "it factor" than others. When someone asks you what you do for a living, how will you answer?
I use futuristic technology to build undersea navigation systems.
My Cascading Style Sheets are a wonder to behold.
Submarine crews rely on the CAD files I design to print and replace critical components that fail when they’re at sea.
I design "buy now" buttons for major e-tailers.
I literally print parts that are used in military machines like fighter jets and submarines.
I write the best JavaScript of anyone in my gaming group.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Start Expedited Training
Training will take about four months, which is sweet!
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
I'll learn to use CAD software to 3D print basic prototypes and parts to be used in military systems.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Thanks to the ADTM program, I may not have to pay for training at all. No debt!
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $87K/year
Wow, first paycheck already and no loan payments to make! 😎💰
JANUARY 2030
Proud to Be an Additive Manufacturing Technologist
Up to $105K/year
I'm leading technical projects involving the design and development of new products and processes, and collaborating with engineering teams and scientists.
JANUARY 2035
Lead Tech for Additive Manufacturing Operations
Up to $123K/year
I'm responsible for supporting various AM technologies, upholding safety measures and operating and maintaining large-format AM machines ... and that's just before lunch!
JANUARY 2025
Get Certified
Without a Bachelor's Degree, most companies require a certificate in web development. I better get started.
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
I'll learn the basics by taking a self-paced, online, front-end software development program.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
$9K
To fund my training, I took out a loan and spent a few months eating instant ramen noodles. Let's hope this pays off! 🍜
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $95K/year
Everybody in the office is talking about how AI is gonna take our jobs. Ya'll, I literally just started this career! 😭😭
It’s the End of Computer Programming as We Know It. (And I Feel Fine.) >
JANUARY 2030
Climbing Up to Senior Front-end Developer
Up to $110K/year
Using my skills to build websites and web applications. Gonna take some training in Javascript and CSS to up my coding game.
JANUARY 2035
Overseeing AI Development as Technical Director
Up to $127K/year
The CTO just sent out a memo telling all developers that AI is taking over most of our work. I was lucky enough to keep a job in “oversight,” but not sure how long that’s gonna last.
Your journey starts here
Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include debugging code and worrying about AI taking your job. Some use science fiction-level technology to "print" parts that keep ships in the water and ensure we deter adversaries all over the world.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length: 4 months
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary: $103K
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Training Length: Ongoing
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Web Developers and Digital Designers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm#tab-4. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: Up to $149K
St. John, Mariah. "Web Developer Certifications and Certificates: Which Should You Choose?" Forbes https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/certifications/web-development-certifications/. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Cole, Ryah Cooley. "What Is Web Development, And Why Might You Pursue It?" Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/it-and-tech/what-is-web-development/ Accessed 20 May 2024.
Average Salary: $108K
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Expedited Training
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Tuition, FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $87K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Additive Manufacturing Technologist, Up to $105K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Additive Manufacturing Operations, Up to $123K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Additive Manufacturing Engineer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Pay Training Tuition, $9K
St. John, Mariah. "Web Developer Certifications and Certificates: Which Should You Choose?" Forbes. www.forbes.com/advisor/education/certifications/web-development-certifications/. Accessed 29 Apr 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior Front-end Developer, Up to $110K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Technical Director, Up to $127K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.